The Quechua people are represented by the Waynu and we represent it. In parties and local radio stations the waynu is always heard. The waynu is the most widespread musical genre in the Peruvian Andes, it spans the whole country as well as the Andean landscape. This musical genre also goes outside of the borders of Peru. It spans the Andes and the world. Reviewing the history of the waynu, according to Julio Mendívil (2010) the waynu was always present in Quechua history: "La primera noticia que se tiene del huayno proviene del Vocabulario y Phrasis en la Lengua General de los Indios del Perú, llamada Quichua, editado por Antonio Ricardo en el año 1586, en Lima. En él aparece la voz «huayñucuni: sacar a baylar el [sic] an ella, o ella a él, cruzadas las manos» (36). The first news of that has the waynu comes from Vocabulary and Phrases in the General Language of the Indians of Peru, called Quichua, edited by Antonio Ricardo in the year 1586, in Lima. In it appears the voice «huayñucuni: to take out or dance, crossing hands» (36).

Which waynus are most listened to and sang? Next are the lyrics of some of the most popular ways produced in Quechua territories in Peru.

Let's conjugate verbs related to the waynu

Now we will look at some expressions related to the waynu conjugating different verbs related to Quechua music:

Carnavalpi takichkani llaqtaypi
I am singing in the carnivals in my town

Juancha munaytapuni qinachanta waqachichkan fiestanpi   
Juan is playing the quena very well in his party.

Tiyuykuna guitarrata tukachkanku Puca Pucapi       
My aunts/uncles are playing the guitar in Puca Puca..

Justinachawan Fanichapiwan chisi tuta takiyunku waynukunata     
Justina and Fani sang waynus last night.

Sicuani fiestapin allinta tusuparukurqani qayna wata                       
In the Sicuani party last year I danced very well.

Mikichaqa Limapi takispa llamk’apakun      
Miki works in Lima singing.

Audicionpin lliw ayllu runaqa takiyamun tusuyamun ima
In the radio audition all the comuneros have sang and danced.

Quechua musical instruments

For waynu production, distinct musical instruments are used both Quechua and not Quechua. Next we will learn about some Quechua musical instruments.

Qina. This instrument is also known as a quenay and is a flute characterized by having many openings. The quena is a wind instrument made of cane, bone, plastic, or metal. A melody is created by passing air through the openings. It also has a mouthpiece, bevel, or opening in the mouth to blow. The timbre of the quena is very expressive and pellicular, and it accompanies the different instruments in the waynu.

Tinya. This is a musical instrument with the shape of a little drum. It is a percussion instrument used frequently in the Quechua territories. The tinya is made from very thin raw hide, giving it a vibrant and sharp sound.

Antara. This instrument is known as the zampoña and is often used in the Qullasuyu region. In Quechua it is also known as antara or siku. The zampoña is a flute made of seven rods. It is made out of reeds that allow it to create high and low pitched sounds.

Charangu. Instrumento de cuerdas que es conocido como charango. El charango es un instrumento musical en base a un juego de cinco pares de cuerdas y que utiliza generalmente como tapa posterior de su caja de resonancia el caparazón del armadillo.

Pututu. Instrumento de viento o bocina fabricada con una caracola o concha marina. Se sopla por la boquilla produciendo un sonido fuerte y potente muy peculiar, semejante o parecido al de una trompeta. Se utiliza en las comunidades campesinas Quechuas con fines artísticos, religiosos y comunitarios.

Lisa	Descarado, atrevido
P’asña	Muchacha
Maypi	Dónde
Tupay	Encontrarse
Uraypi	Abajo
Niñacháy	Mi niña
Maqt’a	Muchacho
Suway	Robar
Chayay	Llegar
Kutay	Moler
Chayllata	Eso nomás
Punku	Puerta
Sunqu	Corazón
Parwa	Flor de maíz
Iray	Trillar el trigo
Muyu	Vuelta
Hukchatawan	Una más
Challwa	Pez
Mana	No
Tariy	Encontrar
Astawan	Más
Sutiyki	Tu nombre
Kutirimuy	Regresa
Killa	Moon
Qhawariy	Mira
Tumpa	Un poco
Mulli	Árbol de molle
Misk’i	Rico, dulce
Ruru	Fruto
Sumaq	Hermoso
Sach’a	Árbol
Wayra	Viento
Chiri	Frío
Sinchi	Mucho
Punchu	Poncho
Qarquy	Botar
Cilay	Celar
Qulla	Inmadura
Kunan	Ahora
Sisa	Flor
Wachakuy	Parir
Tullu	Hueso
Imallapaq	Para qué nomás
Haykallapaq	Para qué nomás
Waqay	to cry
Llaki	Tristeza
Hatun	Grande
Uyway	Cuidar
Qichuy	Quitar
Wañuy	Morir
Chinkay	Perder
Waqachiy	Hacer llorar
Tukay	Tocar un instrumento musical
Chisi tuta	Anoche
Tusupakuy	Bailar en una fiesta

Ahora practiquemos cantando uno de los waynus populares en el Perú.

Tienes la opción de hacerlo con la canción Valicha, Challwaschallay, Mulli, o Wachakuqniy.

Primero escucha la canción muy atentamente, luego comienza a cantarlo siguiendo sus letras.

Posteriormente utilizando tu celular graba tu voz cantando el waynu.